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sussurro

Entirely local, open source voice-to-text utility.

💎 Hidden gem★ 41 stars⑂ 10 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

sussurro is an open-source audio project by Aploide (Aploide/sussurro on GitHub). It has 41 GitHub stars and 10 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 11 September 2026.

GitHub stars
41
Forks
10
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
11 September 2026
Category
Audio
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  2. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  3. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  4. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want sussurro to do first — entirely local, open source voice-to-text utility that acts as a syste.

// features

Why people love it

Command-line interface

Drive it from the terminal.

Darwin

Working darwin support built in.

Golang

Working golang support built in.

Linux support

Runs on Linux systems.

Go codebase

Compiles to a single quick binary.

GPL-3.0 license

Free to use; derivatives stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Aploide/sussurro.git
    cd sussurro
  2. Step 2 — Build

    Compile the Go binary.

    go build -o app .
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Execute the built binary.

    ./app
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is sussurro free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is GPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use sussurro?

No. It is a self-run project — clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run sussurro on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is sussurro licensed?

It is released under GPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Where do I get help if something breaks?

Start with the README, then the issue tracker on the GitHub repo at Aploide/sussurro, where maintainers and users answer questions.

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